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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,408.76 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,408.76 and 574.22 is: 860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,408.76 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,408.76 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,408.76 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 808,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,943.12/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.08

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